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It is our understanding that the state funding for V-STOP program, which is a <br /> voting system technical oversight program which certifies voting equipment is no <br /> longer available. <br /> We have many, many questions and concerns some of which focus on: <br /> ® What is the "convenience" to the elderly and the low-income individuals by <br /> having to travel much farther and at great personal expense in order to cast <br /> their votes? <br /> • How much will the proposed conversion cost? Will the City of South Bend be <br /> expected to pay for any of the conversion costs when we are not part of the <br /> discussions and do not have even one(1) seat at the table? <br /> ® What type of equipment is proposed to be used? How will any new purchases <br /> be funded? <br /> We also read in tody's paper that the Vote Center Committee will hold their next <br /> meeting on April 17 ? Will the cities of South Bend or Mishawaka have a seat at <br /> the table at this meeting. <br /> Our letter of February 18, 2013 requested "...copies of document which the St. <br /> Joseph County Election Board used in making their recommendation that vote <br /> centers should be created". As of this date, we have received nothing. <br /> Our citizens deserve that a fair and transparent process be used at all stages of <br /> discussing the vote center concept. To do anything less, would not be in anyone's <br /> best interest. <br /> We hope for the sake of good government, that you will contact us. Thank you. <br /> Sin erely, <br /> Derek D. Dieter <br /> Council reside <br /> a <br /> aver avis <br /> Council Vice-President <br /> Enclosures (3) <br /> cc: The South Bend Common Council <br /> Dr. Deborah Fleming, St. Joseph County Republican Chairperson <br />